Mismanagement, pollution and a water deficit exacerbated by climate change are to blame
Why is the private sector in Africa more likely to hinder instead of help peaceful development?
The government must not cave to Eskom’s demand that it be exempt from air pollution rules. Furthermore, the power utility needs to stay true to the principles of its own just transition strategy
Providing effective, population-scale family support and 21st century transformative education is a nonnegotiable if we are to have any chance of eradicating violence, poverty, and inequality.
Development has been set back by two decades, says the Gates Foundation Goalkeepers report
Knowing the learners and teachers and what they need is essential to reform in the school system
Collaborating with other universities will assist in dealing with diseases and other social issues that know no borders
The global pandemic has highlighted the importance of national health insurance, mandatory sick leave and unemployment benefits
Powering societal progress demands partnerships between all stakeholders
Durban is one of 12 cities – and the first in Africa – to create an action plan for climate change
A national migration framework is necessary for the economic inclusion of migrants
Chemical elements from the perspective of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
The financial sector will need to play a leading role in scaling up green initiatives, de-risking projects for investors, and optimising funding costs
South Africa needs more teachers, and they must be able to handle diverse learning situations
The bank manages the design and construction of key projects in education, health, housing and renewable energy
Only by working together can the Africa make its voice heard on the international stage
Only by working together will the countries of the continent make their voices heard on the international stage
A report measuring gender equality across 129 countries has found that none of the countries achieved an ‘excellent’ score of 90 out of 100
Advancing science and conservation in the West Indian Ocean
Life-changing impacts that benefit the poorest
Doing so will increase the chance of achieving the world’s 17 sustainable development goals
In 2015, countries committed to the UN’s sustainable development goals in an effort to end, for example, poverty, hunger and inequality
A business is part of an ecosystem that it must support in equal measure to the support that it receives
But will the country be able to half its maternal mortality ratio by 2030 – in time to achieve its sustainable development goal?
The commodities downturn has revealed the fragility and structural weaknesses of many African economies. With fast-growing populations, African states are under intense pressure to deliver for their citizens. At the same time, austerity is affecting Africa’s donors, with foreign governments focused on domestic priorities rather than overseas largesse. Climate change and income inequality are fuelling […]
Recent events in South Africa make it clear how urgently this ideal must be realised.
The WHO is the unifying force to focus all stakeholders on advancing universal health coverage.
A change in mind-set is required because feeding schemes alone cannot put an end to malnutrition.
Even with the progress in healthcare, too many babies and children continue to die from preventable causes.
Africa relies on policies that have failed – even in the countries it borrowed them from.
Choosing the right priorities must start with an accurate assessment of where the greatest problems are.
Increasing access to health services will prevent many mothers and newborn babies from dying.